Friday, August 16, 2013

Gem of Downtown Troy

If you've ever gotten the feeling that you're driving past some excellent restaurant or bar but just don't know it, you're not alone. The Capital Region hosts some of the best and eclectic vendors, bars and restaurants in upstate New York.

From Rolf's Pork Store in Albany to Perreca's Bakery in Schenectady to... get ready, The Ruck in Downtown Troy, N.Y. That's right, The Ruck. Talk about a bar/tavern hidden away but offers some of the best selected drafts in the area, along with the best wings (by far for this reviewer) and bar food.

It's not just the craft brew movement at The Ruck. It's about a good old fashioned bar that delivers character, good vibes and shuffleboard. What more could you ask for? In addition, select breweries use The Ruck as a showcase for some oftheir best and newly concocted beers. Specifically, Delaware-based Dogfish Head Brewing takes up the taps to throw down their fantastic selection of brews for the regions hop heads. It doesn't happen everywhere and to have it in Troy, N.Y. is even sweeter.

If you're looking for an opportunity to find a bar that caters to all and gives you all you can ask for in terms of quality and experience, look no further. The Ruck is old school. A watering hole that delivers new world beers while keeping great traditional bar traditions intact.Let's hope they keep it rolling for many, many more beers... oh wait... years....

Want to learn more about The Ruck, check out their site at: http://getrucked.com. Please remember to support your local business community.

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Too many restaurant reviewers come with a big side dish of personal ego. Average Joe believes that satisfying his palate doesn't have to come with pretension. Going out and having a good meal in a friendly place is a great time that Joe looks forward too. Fine dining? Only if Joe can dress like he does for work. Keep the wine list and the glass too for that matter, Miller Lite in the bottle is most likely Joe's preference. The food at your restaurant should as good or better than what Joe's mom cooked for him, and certainly better than what Joe can whip up or grill himself. The prices should be fair, and Joe agrees that quality is better than quantity, but tasty and plentiful is a good thing too...